📌 Why follow these rules?

Post a boat ad on Lakeboat.ch is simple, but to ensure a quick and secure sale, it's essential to follow a few rules. These guidelines will help you to attract more buyers and avoid common mistakes when you place your ad online.


1️⃣ Essential information for your ad

A well-detailed advertisement increases your chances of selling quickly. Make sure you include :

Clear, precise title Briefly describe your boat. (Example: "Bayliner 2020 - 150 HP - Very good condition")
Full description Mention the following points:


2️⃣ Add attractive photos and videos

Visuals are essential for capturing buyers' attention.

🖼️ Photos (Up to 10 images)
✔️ Good quality and well lit
✔️ Representations of the boat (exterior, interior, engine, equipment, etc.)
❌ No watermarks or contact information

🎥 Videos (Up to 3 videos of 20 seconds max)
✔️ Show the boat from different angles
❌ Avoid inappropriate content


3️⃣ Choose the right category

🔎 Classify your ad correctly so that it is visible to the right buyers. Select the category that corresponds precisely to your boat.


4️⃣ Contact information

📞 Provide valid contact details so buyers can reach you easily.
⚠️ Attention Do not display personal information directly in the title or description.


5️⃣ Compliance with best practice

💡 To avoid any problems, follow these steps rules of conduct :

Accuracy Your information must be 100 % true.
Property You must be the legal owner of the boat or have authorisation.
Courtesy : Remain polite and professional in your dealings.
No spam Only one ad per boat. Duplicate entries will be deleted.


6️⃣ Compliance with the law

All advertisements must comply with the current regulationsThese include laws on boat sales and consumer protection.


7️⃣ Moderation and control

👨‍✈️ Lakeboat.ch reserves the right to modify, suspend or delete any ad that does not comply with these rules, without prior notice.


8️⃣ Liability

🚤 Lakeboat.ch assumes no liability as to the accuracy of the advertisements published. The seller is only responsible information provided and transactions carried out.


🔍 Tips for a secure transaction

💡 Protect yourself against fraud with these precautions:

✔️ Always inspect the boat before making a payment.
✔️ Choose secure payment such as PayPal rather than a direct transfer.
✔️ Beware of bounced cheques and incidental transport or insurance costs.

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